Grade 4AR Level 4.6

Elmer and the Dragon

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Reading Comprehension Questions

by Ruth Stiles Gannett

8 curated questions

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Book Summary

After rescuing the baby dragon from Wild Island, Elmer Elevator flies homeward. A storm forces them to make an emergency landing on Feather Island, a place inhabited entirely by escaped canaries. The canaries are suffering from a terrible plague of 'curiosity' because they found a buried chest they cannot open. Elmer helps them dig up and open the chest, curing their curiosity, before the dragon flies him the rest of the way home to Nevergreen City.

Reading Comprehension Questions

8 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1Who is Elmer flying with when they leave Wild Island?

Comprehensioneasy

2Why do Elmer and the baby dragon have to land on Feather Island?

Comprehensionmedium

3What is the name of the king of the canaries on Feather Island?

Comprehensionhard

4The canaries are suffering from a terrible case of 'curiosity'. What does the word 'curiosity' mean in the story?

Vocabularymedium

5Elmer finds a silver 'harmonica' in the chest. What is a harmonica?

Vocabularyeasy

6Why did the canaries name their queen 'Ferdinand'?

Inferencehard

7How do the canaries feel immediately after Elmer opens the buried chest?

Inferenceeasy

8Why does Elmer leave the gold coins behind for the canaries?

Inferencemedium

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CuriosityExhaustedHarmonicaPlagueCanary

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Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.

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1“What was your favorite part of Elmer and the Dragon? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Elmer and the Dragon, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Elmer and the Dragon make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Elmer and the Dragon to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Ruth Stiles Gannett wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Elmer and the Dragon?

Elmer and the Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 4.6. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Elmer and the Dragon?

ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Elmer and the Dragon, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Elmer and the Dragon for reading practice?

Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.

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